Dorot Fellow 2025-2027

Alliance for Justice • Washington, DC

342d • $60,000 • Hybrid

About The Position

Alliance for Justice is a national association of more than 140 organizations dedicated to advancing justice and democracy. For over 40 years we have been leaders in the fight for a more equitable society on behalf of a broad constituency of environmental, consumer, civil and women's rights, children's, senior citizens' and other groups. Alliance for Justice is premised on the belief that all Americans have the right to secure justice in the courts and to have our voices heard when government makes decisions that affect our lives. The Justice Program of Alliance for Justice is offering a public interest fellowship to a recent law school graduate. The term of the fellowship will be from September 2025 through August 2027. The Dorot Fellows will assist with this work by vetting potential nominees, attending Senate Judiciary Committee hearings, meeting with coalition members, and preparing reports on nominees' records. The Dorot Fellows will conduct extensive research on nominees' records, including issues related to protections for workers, consumers, and the environment and critical rights for women, communities of color, LGBTQ+ Americans, immigrants, and persons with disabilities.

Requirements

• JD degree.
• Excellent research, writing, and oral communications skills.
• Ability to analyze and clearly explain concepts of law and public policy.
• An interest in federal appellate law and the federal judiciary.
• Experience in advocacy and/or political work.
• A demonstrated commitment to the public interest.

Responsibilities

• Monitor federal judicial nominations and update tracking systems.
• Conduct research analyzing nominees' records and draft reports for the Biden administration, press, the public, and the Senate.
• Attend, monitor, and report on Senate Judiciary Committee hearings.
• Attend and staff coalition meetings.
• Monitor, analyze, and write about Supreme Court and lower federal court cases.
• Advocate on legislation related to access to justice and judicial reform issues.
• Conduct research and analysis on a broad array of public interest law issues.
• Work with Communications and Outreach teams to draft press releases, blog posts, web content, and grant proposals as necessary, and participate in press and outreach activities.
• Staff, schedule, and attend meetings with congressional staff.
• Oversee the work of summer associates and volunteer legal researchers.
• Perform other duties as necessary.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, vision benefits, covering all associated premiums.
• Employee assistance program for physical and mental well-being.
• Employer matching 401K plan with a 5% annual contribution.
• Life and disability insurance with covered premiums.
• Generous paid time off policy.
• Paid and unpaid family leave programs.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed